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University of Strathclyde: Actuarial Science
| Institution | University of Strathclyde View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Science |
| Web | https://www.strath.ac.uk/ |
| science-masters@strath.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 548 3623 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc in Actuarial Science at Strathclyde has been developed to give students wishing to move into the actuarial profession a strong foundation in the statistical concepts, models and techniques used in actuarial calculations, their computer implementations, and the financial and economic contexts of these calculations.
The programme is an innovative cross-faculty alliance between the Strathclyde Business School and the Faculty of Science.
The course is designed so that students with a strong aptitude for mathematics and statistics, but who have not studied these topics in detail in their undergraduate degree, can gain the necessary skills to move into the financial industry. It's intended as a conversion course, teaching material in statistics, economics and finance, and does not currently include specialist actuarial mathematics content (which will be studied in the actuarial professional examinations).
Our Actuarial Science Masters produces graduates well equipped to apply for trainee actuary positions. Students reaching a sufficiently high level in core classes will be eligible for exemption from two of the professional examinations of the IFoA, namely CS1 and CB2.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in: engineering; science subjects (e.g. physics, chemistry or computing science); business subjects (e.g. business studies, accounting or economics) Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply. For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted. This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example: You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
Fees
| England | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 30300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 30300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in: engineering; science subjects (e.g. physics, chemistry or computing science); business subjects (e.g. business studies, accounting or economics) Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply. For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted. This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example: You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
Fees
| England | 19100 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 19100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 19100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 19100 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 30250 GBP for Year 1 |
UK University of the Year
The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, located in the heart of Glasgow – one of the UK’s largest cities. Founded in 1796 as ‘a place of useful learning’, we are home to around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries.
We offer flexible, innovative learning and deliver academic excellence through world-class research and teaching. Many of our courses include industrial placement opportunities, helping equip graduates for a fast-changing, competitive environment beyond study.
Accolades
- The University was named UK University of the Year in the Daily …
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